Manchester United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on January 26, 2025, with a late goal from Lisandro Martínez proving decisive.
In a game where chances were few and far between, the breakthrough came in the 78th minute when Martínez capitalized on a rare opening, breaking the deadlock in what had been a cagey affair.
Both teams struggled to create clear scoring opportunities throughout the match, with United’s attacking efforts often neutralized by a resolute Fulham defense.
The frustration among United’s players was evident, particularly from forward Rasmus Højlund, who was seen voicing his displeasure toward goalkeeper André Onana after several long-ball attempts failed to find their mark and resulted in turnovers.
The win is a much-needed boost for Manchester United, who have endured a turbulent few weeks, including a 3-1 defeat to Brighton and concerns over squad depth and player availability.
Adding to their struggles has been the absence of star forward Marcus Rashford, sidelined due to internal disciplinary reasons, leaving the team short of firepower in attack.
Manager Ruben Amorim will be encouraged by this result as his side looks to turn their season around.
With three valuable points in the bag, United will hope the victory signals a positive shift in their fortunes moving forward.